Results: 2

Effect of maternal supplementation with vitamin E on the concentration of α-tocopherol in colostrum

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 93 (1), 2017
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effect of maternal supplementation with vitamin E on the concentration of α-tocopherol in colostrum and its supply to the newborn. Method: This randomized clinical trial enrolled 99 healthy adult pregnant women; of these, 39 were assigned to the control group a...

D-α -tocopherol reduces renal damage in hypertensive rats

Braz. j. pharm. sci; 48 (2), 2012
This study investigated the beneficial effects of D-α-tocopherol supplementation in protecting against the renal morphological and functional changes caused by hypertension. Spontaneously hypertensive (SHR) and normotensive control (WKY) rats received D-α-tocopherol (80 mg/kg by gavage) or vehi...